listlessness
Use Listlessness in a sentence
lɪs adjective
having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
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listless (ˈlɪstlɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy | |
| [C15: from list desire + | |
| 'listlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'listlessness | |
| —n | |
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Listlessness
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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| listless (ˈlɪstlɪs) | |
| —adj | |
| disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy | |
| [C15: from list desire + | |
| 'listlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'listlessness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
listless
c.1440, from M.E. liste "pleasure, joy, delight," from O.E. lystan, from P.Gmc. *lustijanan "pleasure" (cf. Du. lusten, Ger. lüsten, O.N. lysta), from the same root as O.E. lust "desire" (see lust).
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Example sentences
Listlessness and a weak pulse are symptoms of severe dehydration.
The enduring listlessness of the economy makes that a tricky sell.
Water is the best remedy for dehydration and listlessness.
His impatience with the listlessness and bickering of his fellows is understandable.
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